3 Ways Online Gaming is Becoming More Social
Thanks to pop culture and the media, video gamers have gained some harsh stereotyped over the years, as isolated individuals who lurk around in the darkness of their rooms — illuminated only by the light of their computer monitors as they play.
Today, this couldn’t be farther from the truth, as video games have become a formidable avenue connecting all kinds of people around the world. On platforms like YouTube, for instance, personalities like PewDiePie and Markiplier regularly reel in millions of viewers — amassing thousands of supporters and communities.
This phenomenon is partially driven by the rise of technologies such as livestreaming, which have enhanced the gaming experience, and while digital interaction isn’t a new innovation by any means, an increasingly online generation has found a sense of belonging in this virtual community. So, here are three other ways online games are becoming more social
Multiplayer Games Encourage Collaboration and Friendships
Almost a year into the pandemic, we are all grasping at straws to keep ourselves sane. Video games have given us one way to do that. Whether it’s a session of Among Us or a round of good old-fashioned DotA, they’ve become a means of socializing with the outside world from the safety of our homes. In fact, this potential to forge strong friendships is something gamers value, with some of them even finding love in the most unassuming places — like a World of Warcraft tavern. This goes to show that the social aspect of video games is just as important as their entertainment value.
